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Gold firms on dip buying; US-China trade talks in focus
Gold prices firmed on Friday (May 9), as investors bought bullion following a decline in the previous session, while markets looked ahead…
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F&N H1 net profit rises 0.3% to S$84.1 million as tax incentive expires
Fraser and Neave (F&N) posted a 0.3 per cent rise in net profit to S$84.1 million for its first half ended Mar 31, from S$83.8 million a…
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Avoid same-day wilt: how to order the freshest Mother’s Day flowers
Melbourne florist Jane Marx, founder of same-day delivery service The Beautiful Bunch, is preparing to send more than 1,000 bouquets this…
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Fact Check: Pope Francis donated a popemobile to children of Palestine in a final act
Claim: Pope Francis donated a "popemobile," one of the vehicles the late pope used for transportation, to a Catholic relief organization…
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Frasers Property H1 profit rises 147.6% to S$142.2 million on tax reversal
Frasers Property posted a 147.6 per cent jump in net profit to S$142.2 million for the first half ended Mar 31, 2025, from S$57.4 million…
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Disney to Build First New Theme Park in 15 Years
Get ready for Disney magic in the Middle East! For the first time in 15 years, Disney is set to unveil an all-new theme park, unlike…
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Trump floats creating new tax bracket for wealthiest Americans: Reports
President Donald Trump this week told House Republicans to raise taxes on the richest Americans as part of their sprawling budget bill,…
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US sanctions on China refiners over Iran oil disrupt operations: sources
Recent US sanctions on two small Chinese refiners for buying Iranian oil have created difficulties receiving crude and led them to sell…
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U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal to Build on Close Ties but Leave Some Tariffs in Place
President Trump announced on Thursday that the United States intended to sign a trade deal with Britain that would bring the two nations…
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New pope's social media posts suggest disagreement with the Trump administration
How the first American pope will interact with the president of his homeland remains to be seen, but a few posts on social media might…
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Hermitage resident might get to see new pope
(WKBN) — Thursday’s news that a new pope has been picked added a slightly exciting twist to a local woman’s trip to Italy. Jo Feeney of…
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Hysterics as owner finds pet on bed doing the "most cat thing" ever
A video of an owner discovering a cat caught in a tangled mess went viral, bringing in over 12.8 million views on TikTok within three…
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ST Engineering posts 8% rise in Q1 revenue to S$2.9 billion
ST Engineering’s revenue rose 8 per cent to S$2.9 billion for the first quarter ended March, from S$2.7 billion in the corresponding…
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A Day in the Live-Streamed Life of Donald Trump
In Donald Trump’s first term, he reinvented many things about how the job of President was done. The strictly scheduled day of his…
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Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China
The first samples of Moon rock brought back to Earth in nearly 50 years have arrived in the UK - on loan from China. The tiny grains of…
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Crypto Bill Stalls in the Senate as Democrats Balk
A first-of-its-kind bill to regulate parts of the cryptocurrency industry stalled in the Senate on Thursday, after Democrats blocked it…
Business
Luxury labels ditch steep China discounts to rebuild brand value
Some luxury labels are pulling back from steep markdowns in China, seeking to rebuild an image of exclusivity to lure back wealthy…
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Much like L.A., this American-born pope transcends borders
The faithful in Los Angeles, America’s most Catholic city, were delighted — and a little stunned — Thursday to learn a Chicago-born priest…
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Trump says he's naming Fox News host, former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in D.C.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be…
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Why 'Leo'? New pope shows support for workers, labor unions
On Thursday, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was introduced to the world as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the first…
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An American Pope: Welcome Leo XIV
We hope Leo XIV brings peace within the church even as he calls for peace outside of it. Source link
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Melania Trump hosts White House event to unveil Barbara Bush postage stamp
In the White House's East Room on a rainy Thursday, first lady Melania Trump and members of the Bush family gathered to unveil a U.S…
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Oil prices rise 3% on support from US-China trade hopes
Oil prices rose around 3 per cent on Thursday (May 8), buoyed by hopes of a breakthrough in looming trade talks between the US and China,…
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Europe: Stocks rise after Trump strikes tariff deal with UK
European shares ended higher on Thursday (May 8) after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Britain to lower tariffs, the…